Group Health & Safety Manager

RH Commercial Vehicles Ltd.; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Expensed Company Car

25 days holiday + bank holiday

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Life Assurance Programme

Innovative Environment

Job summary

RH Commercial Vehicles Ltd. is seeking a proactive Group Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance, safety and sustainability across the group. The role blends head office duties with remote-site responsibilities and includes a fully expensed company car.

Reporting to the Directors, you will lead safety programs, conduct audits, manage records and advise on best practices to keep staff and customers safe, while staying up to date with legislation and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification/s or equivalent
• Thorough understanding of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and its application to our industry
• Experience of championing compliance with health and safety standards and legal regulations to develop a culture of safe working practices across the organisation.
• Flexibility, being able to prioritise workload and support the team during busier periods.
• Remaining calm under pressure and in a fast paced environment.
• To be an excellent communicator with good listening skills and the ability to determine the core issue and prioritise responses appropriately.
• The ability and motivation to work on your own initiative and operate with colleagues across multiple sites
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to take on new skills and adopt new approaches.
• Full clean Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in providing a safe environment for staff and customers; achieving compliance with statutory duties under Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
• Lead compliance with health surveillance requirements, including HAVS (Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome) testing.
• Conduct periodic safety audits, risk assessments and safety inspections across all sites and implement corrective actions.
• Provide analysis of health and safety, ensuring accurate record keeping and data management
• Keep up to date with external developments in the area of health and safety and promote best practice.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of new or implementing legislation and any other mandatory instructions relation to our area of work.
• Develop annual action plans relevant to area of work and be responsible for implementation within defined timescales
• Provide expert advice, guidance and instruction to directors, managers, and staff on all aspects of effective health and safety management issues. Assist them to systematically identify hazards, assess and minimise risk and develop strategies to achieve high safety standards.

Job description

Group Health & Safety Manager

Group Health and Safety Manager

• Salary: £60,000 and fully expensed company car
• Location: Head Office, Remote
• Job Type: Full Time, 09:00 – 17:15

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health and Safety Manager to ensure compliance, safety and sustainability across RH Commercial Vehicles and wider sites associated with the Group. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting our sustainability goals.

If you are a champion of Health and Safety compliance with a passion for delivering efficient results, this may be the opportunity for you.

What's in it for me?

• Fully Expensed Company Car. This role requires travelling, therefore we are willing to give you the tools you need to succeed.
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Life Assurance Programme
• Innovative Environment. Be part of a forward-thinking company in a brand-new office designed to inspire creativity and collaboration
• Boost Your Health. Enjoy a large range of perks to keep your mind, body and health in peak condition. We offer company pension schemes, sick pay and holiday allowance.
• Extra Benefits! Enjoy free gym facilities, designated break areas kitted out to boost your downtime, fantastic company events, Christmas Gift Cards, and free access to our well‑being programme which includes plenty of Highstreet discounts.
• AND MORE!

The Challenge

Reporting to the Directors, you will be responsible for:

• Take the lead in providing a safe environment for staff and customers; achieving compliance with statutory duties under Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
• Lead compliance with health surveillance requirements, including HAVS (Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome) testing.
• Conduct periodic safety audits, risk assessments and safety inspections across all sites and implement corrective actions.
• Provide analysis of health and safety, ensuring accurate record keeping and data management
• Keep up to date with external developments in the area of health and safety and promote best practice.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of new or implementing legislation and any other mandatory instructions relation to our area of work.
• Develop annual action plans relevant to area of work and be responsible for implementation within defined timescales
• Provide expert advice, guidance and instruction to directors, managers, and staff on all aspects of effective health and safety management issues. Assist them to systematically identify hazards, assess and minimise risk and develop strategies to achieve high safety standards.

What we are looking for...

• NEBOSH qualification/s or equivalent
• Thorough understanding of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and its application to our industry
• Experience of championing compliance with health and safety standards and legal regulations to develop a culture of safe working practices across the organisation.
• Flexibility, being able to prioritise workload and support the team during busier periods.
• Remaining calm under pressure and in a fast paced environment.
• To be an excellent communicator with good listening skills and the ability to determine the core issue and prioritise responses appropriately.
• The ability and motivation to work on your own initiative and operate with colleagues across multiple sites
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to take on new skills and adopt new approaches.
• Full clean Driving Licence

You’ll really hit the ground running if you have…

• Experience in the motor trade especially commercial vehicles
• First Aid or Fire Marshall Training

Who are RH Commercial Vehicles?

At RH Commercial Vehicles, we’ve been driving excellence in the commercial vehicle market for over 40 years. As proud members of the Renault Trucks and Isuzu Trucks network, we operate from six sites across the East Midlands, delivering fast, reliable service our customers can depend on. Now, we’re offering you the chance to join our dedicated, professional team as we continue to expand!

Health and Safety is a vital corner of the business to ensure we are keeping our staff and customers safe whilst at work. As an experienced professional, you will be working closely with the directors, our management team and our facilities team to ensure compliance and provide excellent working conditions.

Statements

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection are based solely on merit, ensuring the most suitable person is appointed to each role. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of protected characteristics. Adjustments for applicants with disabilities are available on request.

AI Screening

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we use AI‑assisted tools to support our initial candidate screening process. All decisions are reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment with our selection criteria.